You CAN'T believe the change that's come over this country. You simply can't unless you see it for yourself. However, I'm going to attempt to help you see a bit of the differences between "old" China and "new" China, this time, with neighborhood communities.
Now, when I say "old China," I guess I mean the 1970s or 1980s haha that's when most of the "old" buildings were built throughout most of this country.
There are so many facets of traditional Chinese life and culture, but one of the most apparent facets is the construction and orientation of neighborhood communities. The older, more traditional way of doing things is sooooo different from the newer, more modern way of doing things.
Older Chinese neighborhood communities are geared towards community - anyone can come and go how they please. Not so with the newer Chinese neighborhood communities. You have to punch in and out, so to speak, with keycards and buttons, etc. They are more oriented towards safety and security, and they lack the character and soul of older communities.
So, which side do you come down on? Are you more for the traditional way of going about building communities, or do prefer the newer, more modern style of living? Let me know in the comments down below!
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